Alex Bregman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alex Bregman.

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman. He currently plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he played for the Houston Astros in MLB.

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1999: Bregman extended his on-base streak to 39 games (the longest in team history since 1999)

On September 12, 2018, Bregman extended his on-base streak to 39 games, which was the longest in team history since 1999.

September 10, 2000: Co-Players of the Week

On September 10, 2000, Richard Hidalgo and Julio Lugo shared the honors of co-Players of the Week.

2001: Bregman tied Jeff Bagwell's franchise record of reaching base in 51 consecutive games on the road (established in 2001)

On September 12, 2018, Bregman tied Jeff Bagwell's franchise record of reaching base in 51 consecutive games on the road, which was established in 2001.

2005: Astros first Championship Series appearance since 2005

In 2017 Bregman helped the Astros reach their first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005.

2009: State championship

In 2009, Alex Bregman led his high school team to a state championship as a freshman shortstop.

2009: Bregman became first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee

On September 12, 2018, Bregman became the first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee in 2009, becoming the first primary third baseman in Major League history to record 50 doubles and 30 home runs in a season.

October 2010: MVP at COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships

In October 2010, at the COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships in Lagos de Mareno, Mexico, Alex Bregman batted .564 for the gold-medal-winning 16-and-under USA National Team and was named the MVP.

2010: USA Baseball Player of the Year Award

In 2010, as a high school sophomore at Albuquerque Academy, Alex Bregman became the first high school player to win the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award.

2011: High School and U.S. National Team Achievements

In 2011, Alex Bregman batted .678 as a junior in high school, establishing a season record in New Mexico with 19 home runs, and led the 18-and-under U.S. National Team to a gold medal at the International Baseball Federation World Championships.

2012: Bregman became the first player since Albert Pujols in 2012 to hit 30 home runs and 50 doubles, and drive in 100 runs

On September 12, 2018, Bregman became the first player since Albert Pujols in 2012 to hit 30 home runs and 50 doubles, and drive in 100 runs.

March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week

On March 25, 2013, Alex Bregman was named SEC Player of the Week.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Candidate

In 2013, Alex Bregman was a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award that he had won in 2013.

2013: College Baseball Awards

In 2013, Alex Bregman was voted the 2013 National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America, won the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award as the country's best college shortstop, and was named a two-time All-American.

2014: Second-Team All-SEC and Collegiate National Team Selection

In 2014, Alex Bregman was voted second-team all-SEC, NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team, SEC All-Tournament Team, Second-Team All-Louisiana, and named to the 2014 USA Collegiate National Team.

2015: College Baseball Successes

In 2015, Alex Bregman led the nation's top-ranked baseball team to the College World Series, won LSU's Skip Bertman Award, was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner, and was voted first-team All-American by multiple organizations.

2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist

In 2015, Alex Bregman was one of four finalists for the 2015 Golden Spikes Award.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year Awards

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year, MLB Pipeline Hitter of the Year, and received multiple other accolades for his performance in the minor leagues.

2017: Bregman's performance in the 2017 season

In 2017, Alex Bregman showcased a strong performance with a .284 batting average, 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. He led AL third basemen in fielding percentage (.970) and helped the Houston Astros win the AL West division.

2017: World Baseball Classic and World Series Win

In 2017, Alex Bregman started as the youngest member of Team USA, winning gold in the World Baseball Classic, and concluded the season with a World Series victory with the Astros.

2017: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, at the age of 22, Alex Bregman was the youngest member of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), which won its first gold medal in the WBC.

2017: Bregman's Postseason Impact in 2017

In the 2017 postseason, Bregman played a key role for the Astros, notably hitting a game-tying home run in Game 4 of the ALDS against Chris Sale of the Red Sox. He also displayed defensive skills in the ALCS against the Yankees, contributing to the Astros' pennant-clinching victory.

2018: MLB All-Star Game MVP

In 2018, Alex Bregman was named MVP of the MLB All-Star Game and led the American League in doubles.

2018: Bregman's All-Star Game MVP Award in 2018

In 2018, Bregman was selected for the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. After hitting a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning, he was named the Astros' first All-Star Game MVP.

2018: Bregman named AL Player of the Month in June 2018

In June 2018, Alex Bregman was named AL Player of the Month after achieving a .306/.372/.713 batting average with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs. He also earned the AL Player of the Week title from June 25 to July 1.

2018: Bregman's Regular Season Performance in 2018

In the 2018 regular season, Bregman showcased a strong performance with a .286 batting average, 31 home runs, and 51 doubles, leading the AL. He also displayed excellent plate discipline, ranking high in various metrics.

August 2019: Bregman named AL Player of the Month in August 2019

Bregman was named the American League Player of the Month for August 2019.

2019: Bregman Receives Silver Slugger Award and MVP Runner-Up in 2019

After the 2019 season, Bregman received the American League Silver Slugger Award and came in second in the vote for American League Most Valuable Player.

2019: All-Star, Silver Slugger, AL leader

In 2019, Alex Bregman was an All-Star again, led the AL in walks and WAR, and won the American League Silver Slugger Award at third base.

2019: Bregman's Postseason Performance and World Series Loss in 2019

In the 2019 postseason, Bregman performed well in the ALDS but struggled in the ALCS and early World Series games. He broke out of his slump in Game 4 of the World Series but the Astros ultimately lost the series to the Washington Nationals.

2019: Bregman's performance in the 2019 regular season

In the 2019 regular season, Bregman batted .296, led the major leagues in walks and walk-to-strikeout ratio, and ranked high in various other statistics. He was one of three major league players with at least 100 runs, 100 walks, and 100 RBIs.

2019: Bregman hit his fourth career grand slam in 2019.

On September 11, 2022, Bregman hit a grand slam that gave the Astros the go-ahead runs in a 12–3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. It was his fourth career grand slam, and first since 2019.

July 27, 2020: Bregman hits 100th career home run on July 27, 2020

On July 27, 2020, Bregman hit his 100th career home run, off Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners.

2021: Record-setting Infield in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Bregman was part of the infield unit with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel, making their 73rd postseason start together, surpassing a record for teammates.

2021: Bregman's 2021 Season and Darryl Kile Good Guy Award

In the 2021 regular season, Bregman batted .270 with 12 home runs and was honored with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award for his character and community service.

April 10, 2022: Bregman named AL Player of the Week on April 10, 2022

On April 10, 2022, Bregman was named AL Player of the Week for his performance over MLB's Opening Weekend. He also set a club record for fewest games to reach 200 career doubles.

2022: 2022 ALDS and ALCS Performance

During the 2022 ALDS and ALCS, Alex Bregman batted .333/.375/.600 in both series, hitting one home run in each. In the 2022 ALCS, he hit his 14th career postseason home run, surpassing Justin Turner for the most by a third baseman, and his 43 career playoff RBIs set a record for third basemen.

2022: Bregman's 2022 Season Highlights

In 2022, Alex Bregman had a strong season, batting .259 with 23 home runs and 93 RBIs. He was 5th in the AL in runs (93), 10th in doubles (38), 8th in RBIs (93), and 2nd in walks (87). He led the AL in sacrifice flies (10) and lowest percentage of balls outside the strike zone swung at (21.8%). Bregman was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award and led AL third basemen in assists and second in putouts.

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series.

April 23, 2023: 500th Career RBI

On April 23, 2023, Alex Bregman drove in the 500th run of his career.

2023: 2023 Regular Season Performance

During the 2023 regular season with the Astros, Alex Bregman batted .262 with 25 home runs and 98 RBIs. He was 3rd in the American League in runs (103) and walks (92), and 6th in RBIs (98). He was among the top 10 Astros career leaders in multiple categories.

2023: World Series Win and Finger Injury

In the second game of the World Series in 2023, Alex Bregman hit a home run, setting a record for the most career World Series home runs by a third baseman with six. It was also his 15th career postseason home run, tying him with Babe Ruth. The Astros won the World Series, and it was revealed Bregman had broken his finger late in the game, although it would not affect his return for the 2023 season.

April 25, 2024: 1,000th Career Hit

On April 25, 2024, Alex Bregman recorded his 1,000th career hit during a game against the Chicago Cubs, becoming the 14th player to achieve this milestone as a member of the Astros.

2024: Postseason Records Leader

As of 2024, Alex Bregman is the all-time leader in multiple postseason records for a third baseman.

2024: 2024 Season, Free Agency, and Gold Glove Award

During the 2024 season, Alex Bregman batted .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI. Defensively, he led AL third basemen in multiple categories. After the season, he rejected a qualifying offer from the Astros, became a free agent, and was named AL Gold Glove Award winner.